8.6 out of 10

Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey

 

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  • User Score (21)
    9.0 9.0 from 21 reviewers
  • Expert Score (16)
    8.1 8.1 from 16 reviewers
  • Graphics (3)
    7.9 7.9 from 3 reviewers
  • Sound (3)
    8.4 8.4 from 3 reviewers
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. GamingTrend

    8.6/10
    10 December 2011

    The Pokemon titles have engaged the imaginations of children as well as adults.  Trying to catch all of the pocket monsters has been an addiction since the original Game Boy.  … Read more

    • Great production values, Sci-fi setting different from most RPG titles, Demon negotiation mechanic, Interesting demon library
    • Great production values, Sci-fi setting different from most RPG titles, Demon negotiation mechanic, Interesting demon library

  2. GameSpot

    6.0/10
    6 April 2010

    Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey may be the latest entry in the venerable franchise, but its outdated demon negotiation system and tedious dungeon-crawling action might have you think otherwise. Longtime series fans will no doubt appreciate its return to form for the dozens of hours its appropriately dark story will occupy them, but neophytes--especially those expecting something similar to games like Persona 4--are better off staying away. Read more

    • Lots of demon variety.
    • Excessively preachy story, Dated negotiation system, Repetitive dungeon-crawling action, Objectives are often unclear.

  3. PALGN

    9.0/10
    27 May 2010

    In case you haven’t noticed, the Nintendo DS has become the Japanese RPG machine of this generation. Of all the Japanese game development studios, Atlus has so far released the most RPGs on the system. This makes sense, as the studio isn’t particularly known for having a large budget but they do have a fantastic vision when it comes to RPGs, and so the DS is easily the ideal platform for them to release innovative and enjoyable RPGs. Read more

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